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As a counselor and as someone who has faced challenges myself, I meet each client with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and...
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As a counselor and as someone who has faced challenges myself, I meet each client with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a genuine belief in their ability to grow.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience, I provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can uncover strengths, process emotions, and explore new possibilities. Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving us unsure or weighed down, and I understand how challenging these moments can be. My goal is to help clients find steadiness, confidence, and balance while walking alongside them with empathy and support as they navigate life’s personal and professional challenges.
I hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and evidence-based practices. I am also committed to providing culturally responsive care tailored to each client’s needs.
Together, we will focus on shifting patterns that no longer serve you, fostering confidence, clarity, and growth. Whether facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I provide a supportive space to help you move forward. My goal is to empower you toward healing, resilience, and a life that feels balanced and meaningful.
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As a therapist, I understand that it can be hard to open up to someone, but I want therapy to feel like getting a cup of coffee wi...
As a therapist, I understand that it can be hard to open up to someone, but I want therapy to feel like getting a cup of coffee with a friend.
Rachel Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. She has experience working with a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors. These experiences include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. Rachel specializes in depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.
Rachel completed her Master of Counseling at Geneva College. Rachel utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses a client-centered approach and views the person as a whole rather than just many parts.
Rachel understands that life is stressful and brings a lot of complicated feelings. She is confident that therapy can help an individual cope with these stressors. Rachel knows that therapy can be a stressful event, but it doesn’t always have to feel like that. If you’re ready to be a better version of yourself, schedule an appointment with her today!
Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where ...
Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and build confidence in their healing journey.
I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, crises, and life transitions. I specialize in helping clients explore how past experiences shape their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. My background includes crisis work, inpatient care, and trauma-informed support, and I am passionate about helping clients feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. My approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients challenge unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills.
I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, even when life feels overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel heard and supported. Together, we can develop tools that foster clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being. When you are ready, I am here to help you take the next step.
As a practicing clinician in the field of psychology, I understand the rigors of striving for improvement....
As a practicing clinician in the field of psychology, I understand the rigors of striving for improvement.
David Wojtkowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through stress, trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. David is passionate about helping clients set clear goals, work through barriers, and move toward meaningful change in ways that feel safe and empowering.
David earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. His therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavior therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and trauma-informed practices with free association and mindfulness, always tailored to meet the client’s unique needs and pace.
David is a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and the father of twin teenagers. He brings a deep understanding of military trauma, anxiety, and depression, and is committed to helping clients feel seen and supported through every step of their healing journey. Reach out today!
It can be hard to find a safe place to open up and share your life. As one that has experience with a lot of different experiences...
It can be hard to find a safe place to open up and share your life. As one that has experience with a lot of different experiences in the counseling field, I will provide a safe, comfortable place for you to share.
Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with kids as young as 4, elderly clients, and everyone in between. She is driven and passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and adults overcome the hardships that life brings. Heather has a vast amount of experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and much more. She will strive to help you reach your potential and wants to meet you where you are. Heather has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.
Heather utilizes a solution-focused approach, focusing on creating and reaching goals in therapy to promote growth in areas the client would like to focus on. She also uses a reality approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and an eclectic approach, pending on the needs of her clients.
Heather wants to meet you where you are. She is ready and able to support your needs and help you begin the therapy process. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your journey and foster positive change and personal growth....
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your journey and foster positive change and personal growth.
Briana Ochuida is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. She has worked with children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors, addressing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Briana is passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal at their own pace.
Briana earned her Master’s in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She draws on art and play therapy to engage younger clients and uses a client-centered approach grounded in empathy and personal insight to support individuals of all ages on their healing journey.
Briana understands the courage it takes to begin therapy because she’s been there too. With lived experience navigating anxiety and depression, she offers a unique blend of compassion and relatability. She invites you to take that first brave step—you don’t have to do this alone.
Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children...
Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment. In addition to outpatient counseling, Moira works as a school therapist in a local public middle school. She is very much aware of the stress that exists in the school environment (both social and academic). Moira enjoys helping adolescents discover their true potential and overcome obstacles that they are faced with.
Moira is warm, humorous, and original in her approach. She is able to highlight positive qualities within individuals and provide tools and creative ways to incorporate these qualities into everyday life. Moira believes that everyone deserves to live the life they desire. Oftentimes, you just need a reminder of your self-worth and a refresh of therapeutic tools.
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges....
Since 2015, I’ve worked in the mental health field supporting individuals through life’s many challenges.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in helping clients strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate conflict in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. I also work with teenagers dealing with anxiety, school pressure, grief, and identity-related stressors, as well as adults who feel stuck or unsure of their next steps.
I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University, where I developed a strong foundation in systems work, communication strategies, and evidence-based approaches. My clinical approach integrates solution-focused, strength-based, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs.
I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, personal stress, or major life changes, I will help you find clarity, build resilience, and create healthier patterns. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We can work together to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
As an individual who struggled with mental health issues myself, I understand that you can't just "snap out of it" —like some peop...
As an individual who struggled with mental health issues myself, I understand that you can't just "snap out of it" —like some people think.
Dorothy Myers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 27 years of experience providing substance abuse, mental health, and dual-diagnosis counseling to a culturally diverse group of adults and adolescents. She specializes in treating substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and anger.
Dorothy completed her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with a sub-specialty in Marital and Family Therapy at Kutztown University. Diagnosed with OCD in 1992, she learned firsthand about the skills necessary to keep mental health conditions from holding you back. Dorothy utilizes an eclectic approach that combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy (SFT), family systems theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
We all reach a point in our lives in which we felt stuck and don't know what to do. Dorothy is eager to help you sort things out and explore the steps you can take to find greater happiness in life. Don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with her today.
Let's work together to help you reach your goals so that you can begin living the life you desire....
Let's work together to help you reach your goals so that you can begin living the life you desire.
Debbie Eshelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 18 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults who are seeking help in coping with their depression, ADHD, anxiety, physical/sexual abuse, sexual assault, co-occurring disorders, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral issues.
Debbie completed her Master’s of Education in Counseling Education at the University of North Texas. Her underlying approach to counseling is based on client-centered therapy, working at the client’s comfort level and pace throughout the counseling process. She utilizes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well. Debbie has a wide range of counseling experience in various settings, including typical outpatient offices, schools, shelters, and inpatient facilities.
Debbie is sure to keep in mind the specific needs and goals of each individual client, and works to provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Partner with her to uncover your inner strengths and address your personal obstacles. You will work together to help you reach your goals so that you can begin living the life you desire with Debbie's help.
As a therapist, I understand the power of listening first in order to understand how I can best help you....
As a therapist, I understand the power of listening first in order to understand how I can best help you.
Melissa Alcorn-Ferry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is energized by helping people reach their goals and potential. Melissa specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions.
Melissa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in homes, schools, communities, partial hospitalization, and outpatient treatment programs. This professional experience enables her to provide the support and guidance her clients are seeking. Melissa uses multiple treatment approaches which she matches to her client's needs and preferences. Some examples are brief treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy.
Your emotional well-being can have an impact on your life. If you’re having a hard time, Melissa is confident she will be able to meet you where you are on your journey and help you accomplish your goals. Whether you have hit a bump in the road or you are ready to address a difficult issue, Melissa can help with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to talk and do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As an advocate in the mental health field, my goal is to help those who are struggling with any form of obstacle and help them rea...
As an advocate in the mental health field, my goal is to help those who are struggling with any form of obstacle and help them reach their desired goal to reach their highest potential.
Justin Ellis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He is dedicated and compassionate about helping adolescents and adults address their unique life struggles. Justin has a history of working with individuals who present with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, psychosis, substance use, trauma, academic, relationship, and life stress, as well as grief.
Justin completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Wilkes University, a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Scranton and also obtained another Master's in Clinical Psychology. Justin utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and more.
Justin is confident and determined that he will help you on your own personal journey while providing you with individualized tools and skills to better yourself. If you are ready to get started, please schedule a virtual appointment with him today.
I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they n...
I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique life challenges.
Brighid Shea is a Resident Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.
Brighid completed her Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Brighid aims to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients; rooted in the internal family systems model, she incorporates acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches into treatment.
Life can be complicated, messy, and confusing — our problems often feel unsolvable, and pain can feel unending. By empowering you to turn toward the messiness and embrace life's challenges with self-compassion and confidence, Brighid can help you to create and maintain lasting change and resiliency to face adversity.
Holly Blass is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to ac...
Holly Blass is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to achieve their personal goals, decrease negative symptoms, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase quality of life. Holly has 7 years of experience in the mental health field.
Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy at Kutztown University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused CBT, ecosystemic structural family therapy, and techniques developed by the Gottman Institute. Holly incorporates a trauma informed approach to help facilitate a feeling of safety, trust, and build a strong therapeutic alliance with each of her clients.
Holly works to help her clients feel empowered, even in their vulnerability, and help them regain control over their own narrative to make lasting positive change. She acknowledges the possible hesitation behind initiating and maintaining change, and works to understand her clients and meet them with flexibility.
Relationship challenges? Life transitions? Stress? Anxiety? Depression? There is hope - I am happy to be here for you!...
Relationship challenges? Life transitions? Stress? Anxiety? Depression? There is hope - I am happy to be here for you!
Lindsey Sauder is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has training and experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. While Lindsey is open to and passionate about working with all clients, Lindsey also specifically values working with those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lindsey specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and much more. Lindsey graduated from Messiah University in 2018 with a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling.
Lindsey's training in systemic/relational therapy helps her view individual clients through a wider lens to help the client navigate their relationship challenges. Lindsey's therapeutic approach includes a focus on person-centered/humanistic therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and more!
Life can be so hard — especially during times of transition or loneliness. We are all deserving of a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental listening ear to hear us and support us no matter what it is we may be facing. Lindsey is ready to meet you where you're at to provide the support and guidance you’re seeking. Schedule an appointment with her today!
Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinic...
Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats.
Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. She strives to develop a caring relationship with the client that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Jacquelyn integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support the client in becoming his/her best self. When working with children and families, she often uses play therapy to foster relational skills, develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills, and promote positive problem-solving.
Jacquelyn recognizes that each client has a unique set of strengths, desires, and needs. Thus, she continually maintains flexibility and tailors strategies in response to the client’s needs and personal goals. Her goal is to encourage and empower you throughout your journey to becoming.
I believe every client is unique and deserves care that best fits their needs, as therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach....
I believe every client is unique and deserves care that best fits their needs, as therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Marissa Browne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. She gained clinical experience at the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, working with children ages 2–5, and later served as an outpatient therapist supporting individuals and families. Marissa specializes in depressive disorders, anxiety, oppositional and conduct disorders, disrupted attachment, and adjustment and trauma-related concerns. She focuses on helping clients and families strengthen communication, build coping skills, and regulate emotions in a productive, healthy way.
Marissa earned a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Eastern University. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and child-parent interventions to nurture emotional growth and resilience.
Marissa strives to foster a safe, supportive space where clients can express themselves freely. Her goal is to help clients achieve a better quality of life through connection, validation, and client-centered care. If you are ready to begin your journey toward well-being, reach out to Marissa today!
As a systemic therapist, I look forward to working with you to deepen your connections to yourself and others....
As a systemic therapist, I look forward to working with you to deepen your connections to yourself and others.
Allison Craig is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate relational challenges in order to create healthier and happier relationships. Allison specializes in family conflict, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and anxiety
Allison completed her Master's degree in Family Therapy at Drexel University. Her training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy grew her skills in helping clients develop stronger attachments, increase their emotional regulation, and utilize their communities more effectively. Allison also utilizes mindfulness, structural therapy (ST), and trauma-informed care to meet her clients wherever they are in their mental health journey.
We all experience challenges and stressors throughout life. Allison will work alongside you to develop new skills in order to support you in your growth. If you are ready to change your relationship with yourself or others, schedule an appointment with her today.
I am looking forward to talking with you, regardless of your background or history....
I am looking forward to talking with you, regardless of your background or history.
Roussel Javier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over a decade of experience in human services, working closely with the elderly population for over 9 years, and over 5 years in mental healthcare serving children, young adults, adults, couples, and families. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with different challenges that life brings, with the goal of building their resilience and resources in the process.
Roussel completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is an eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP) who is highly dedicated and passionate about attachment and trauma-informed care. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and and eclectic approaches. She is also a PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) provider for families/parents who need support in dealing with their children’s behavioral issues.
Whatever challenges in life you are going through, she is committed to helping you navigate your way toward building your resilience and resources. Her objective is to be able to help you improve your overall quality of life. She is ready to walk with you on this journey. If you are ready to do the work, schedule your appointment with her today.
Drawing from my experience as a teacher, parent, wife, and trauma-informed clinician, I help clients navigate transitions, break g...
Drawing from my experience as a teacher, parent, wife, and trauma-informed clinician, I help clients navigate transitions, break generational cycles, and reconnect with themselves in a space designed for safety, healing, growth, and transformation.
I am a licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC) with 7 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, life transitions, and the effects of childhood or generational trauma. My background in education, trauma-informed care, and family systems allows me to provide thoughtful, compassionate support to clients seeking clarity, emotional regulation, healthier boundaries, and stronger relationships.
I have my master’s degree in clinical counseling and psychology from Chestnut Hill College. I use an integrative, client-centered approach that may include cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy, trauma-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and somatic techniques.
I believe healing is about progress, compassion, and reconnecting with your voice—not perfection. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel supported as you build insight, confidence, and meaningful change at your own pace. You do not have to walk your healing journey alone.
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works out of an office in Philadelphia, and holds licenses in both Pennsylvania an...
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works out of an office in Philadelphia, and holds licenses in both Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children, adults, and families work through challenges that impact their health and happiness. He spent much of his career working at a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma impacted children and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of psychotherapy. Mark works from a variety of therapies to best match an individual's needs. Some of these include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and gestalt therapy. He also has subspecialties in parent training, behavioral intervention instruction, and play therapies. Regardless of the therapeutic orientation, he believes enriching an individual’s personal story is the key to change. When people can author strength based personal narratives, they are able to find the strength to overcome their doubts, fears, and worry. Mark believes every person carries within them the power to change and heal. He seeks to help individuals access this power through a safe, comforting, and expressive experience.
You are worth investing in, and I would honor the opportunity to assist you in becoming your best self. I can’t wait to meet you!...
You are worth investing in, and I would honor the opportunity to assist you in becoming your best self. I can’t wait to meet you!
Olivia Dalton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. She specializes in disordered eating concerns, perfectionistic thinking, anxiety, depression, family systems, attachment styles, and authentic personal growth and development. Olivia’s clinical work is rooted in validated theories and techniques and is consistently enriched by the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and biology. She operates from a holistic perspective that values the mind-body connection.
Olivia has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College. She combines a variety of therapeutic approaches with an exploration of family history, community, and support systems. Because everyone is unique, Olivia partners with each client to discover their innate strengths and provide appropriate resources.
Olivia believes you are not your symptoms or your diagnosis. Healing and change are hard, but never out of reach. Olivia offers a safe place to embrace your truest self and work toward acceptance, growth, and a fulfilling existence. Schedule an appointment today!
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My go to approach for helping people in family therapy is Structural Family Therapy. I find the best benefit in SFT because it considers the structure of the family and improves relationships among family members.
I teach the following tools in family therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when the family has shown improvement with their ability to maintain effective rules and limits, enhanced relationships among all members, respectful interactions with one another, and effective communication with one another.
Client can supplement their time in family therapy with the parents working together to establish rules, expectations, rewards, and consequences. The parents can increase their appropriate involvement in their children's lives by taking active roles in their education, recreational activities, and family activities. The children can increase their acceptance of and follow through with responsibilities and expectations. The family, as a whole, can increase their communication of feelings and needs, which includes the use of active listening.
To prepare for their first family therapy session an individual can reflect upon the goals that they would like to achieve, how they contribute to the dysfunction, and how they can assist the family with reaching their goals.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Wyomissing, PA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Wyomissing, PA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
There are many reasons that your family may need therapy. Some of the things that families come to counseling for and that Thriveworks can help your family with include:
At Thriveworks-Wyomissing a family counselor will sit down with you and your family and listen to your concerns. They will help you identify and understand where the problems are stemming from, help you decide the best way to approach the issue, and provide solutions to help your family get back on the right track.
Overall they will help your family to have healthier communication, resolve conflict, and listen to each other more effectively.
Our counselors at Thriveworks-Wyomissing are trained in family therapy and use various structural and systemic techniques.
It is not just an “individual” problem, but a “family” problem. Let us help your family get back into the harmony it deserves.
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